High-end SUV, BYD Yangwang's U8L, now available for pre-order, boasting a starting price of $180,700.
The Yangwang U8L, a mid-to-large luxury electric SUV, has made its debut, promising an unparalleled blend of spaciousness, high-end materials, and cutting-edge technology. This supreme vehicle, known as the Dingshi Edition during pre-sales, stretches 5,400 mm in length, providing ample room, especially in the second row, to cater to the discerning tastes of high-end customers.
Key Features and Specifications
The U8L boasts impressive dimensions with a wheelbase of 3,250 mm, a width of 2,049 mm, and a height of 1,921 mm. Under the hood, it houses a 2.0T range-extender engine combined with four electric motors, each delivering up to 220 kW (295 hp), resulting in a powerful total output. The U8L shares BYD’s e4 platform, ensuring advanced features and capabilities.
Performance-wise, the U8L is comparable to its predecessor, the U8, which accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, reaches a top speed of 200 km/h, and boasts a CLTC range of approximately 1,000 km. Fast charging from 30% to 80% battery is expected to take just 18 minutes.
The U8L's unique off-road capabilities are highlighted by the DiSus-P hydraulic suspension, enabling all-terrain tank turns, tire blowout stabilization, and emergency flotation on water. This exceptional off-road and safety performance sets the U8L apart in the premium electric SUV category.
Inside, the U8L offers a luxurious experience with full leather upholstery, available in black/brown and purple/gray combinations. The cabin features a 12.8-inch OLED curved central control screen, a full LCD instrument panel, a co-pilot entertainment screen, and an AR-HUD head-up display. The interior also includes air conditioning vents above the screens, a gold-plated steering wheel logo, and an embedded refrigerator with a temperature range from -6℃ to 50℃.
The Dingshi Edition offers upgraded materials and enhanced luxury comfort systems, emphasizing artistic refinement and precise engineering.
A Symbol of Ultra-Luxury
Positioned as an ultra-luxury SUV, the Yangwang U8L merges electric performance with advanced technology and artistic craftsmanship. The vehicle was launched for pre-sale on July 31, 2025, with a formal event revealing more detailed specs on autonomous driving features, entertainment, and user options. The U8L's combination of luxury, innovation, and off-road capability sets it apart in the premium electric SUV category.
The U8L is built on BYD's e4 technology and is priced at RMB 1.3 million ($180,700) for pre-sales. The U8, from which the U8L is an extended version of the off-road SUV, has a starting price of RMB 1.098 million.
The U8L's gold logo, made from 24K pure gold, serves as a symbol of its supreme luxury. The U8L is part of Yangwang's ultra-luxury sub-brand, joining the U7 sedan with a starting price of RMB 628,000 and the U9, a two-seat electric supercar with a starting price of RMB 1.68 million.
In June 2024, Yangwang sold a total of 205 vehicles, with a year-on-year decrease of 50.96 percent but a month-on-month increase of 47.48 percent. The U8L's sales figures are yet to be determined.
The Yangwang U8L is set to redefine the luxury electric SUV market with its elongated spacious design, strong hybrid electric powertrain with extended range, innovative suspension allowing unique maneuvers, and a richly appointed interior with bespoke materials emphasizing exclusivity and comfort.
- The Yangwang U8L, a luxury electric SUV, is built upon BYD's e4 technology and promises an unparalleled blend of spaciousness, high-end materials, and cutting-edge technology.
- Byd's U8L, a part of Yangwang's ultra-luxury sub-brand, has unique off-road capabilities and a luxurious interior, featuring full leather upholstery and advanced technology like a curved OLED screen, AR-HUD, and gold-plated steering wheel.
- Positioned as an ultra-luxury vehicle, the U8L is set to redefine the premium electric SUV market in China, boasting impressive performance, an extended range, and exclusive materials that emphasize exclusivity and comfort.
- The U8L's sales figures are yet to be determined, but it is priced at RMB 1.3 million ($180,700) during pre-sales, making it a significant player in the Chinese market, where ultra-luxury vehicles are increasingly popular.
- The U8L's gold logo, made from 24K pure gold, symbolizes its supreme luxury positioning within the automotive and technology industries, as it aims to cater to the discerning tastes of high-end customers.
